Sycamore Old Timers invite ex residents to homecoming
Letters from the Sycamore Old Timers urge former residents to return for a June 26 1927 homecoming at Marsh's Park with a basket picnic program and talks. The notice highlights new civic improvements including a concrete and steel Kishwaukee bridge, a rebuilt theatre, modern buildings, a 60 acre Community Park and a fireproof storefront district. The campaign invites families to visit, stay longer, and reconnect with old friends and memories.
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Sycamore
Bheen
Chamber of Commerce
Jong
Marsh's Park
Ilinois
Degan
Chhildren
City to Open Bids for Paving Projects in June
County court officials led by Judge Pond confirmed paving assessments for West State Street, DeKalb Avenue, and Sacramento Street. Advertisements for bids will be published with opening set for Monday, June 20 at four o clock in the city library by Mayor Beckier and Local Improvements members.
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Ty Court Inka
Scity
L.frank Mondry
W. L. Pond County Court
DeKalb Avenue
Sacramento Street
Jamare Street
DeKalb Nne
West State
Main Street
Crosset
DeKalbine
Cfty
Altonians Aim to Rally for Wisconsin Governor
Ivank Walton chapter members plan a district picnic to press Governor Immerman of Wisconsin. Committees from multiple chapters meet in Sycamore next Monday evening to review picnic details. Waltonians hope the event boosts their drive and will include a strawberry festival as a fundraising feature.
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Ivank Walton
Earl Wetzel
Governor Immerman
Wisconsin
Sycamore
Sycamore Alumni Banquet and Local Events Calendar
June events include a Sycamore alumni banquet and dance at Fargo hotel and Kishwaukee Country Club dances and parties. Notables attend graduation at Sycamore High School and the DeKalb County League of Women Voters luncheon at the Fargo hotel with Julia Lathrop delivering a keynote.
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Sycamore
Fargo Hotel
Aaron Slick
Punkin Creek
M. E. Annex
P. m
Kishwaukee Country Club
Children's Country Club
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb County
Illinois League of Women Voters
Forga Hotel
Julia Lathrop
Geneva
Switzerland
Pave Alley off Maple Street with Cement Draining Planned
Commissioner Hoémer Sargent announces plans to drain and pave the alley behind several stores on Maple Street. The drive will aid winter and spring traffic for city transfer firms, though some merchants fear disruption they are expected to support the needed improvement.
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Maple Street
Hoémer + Sargent
Graduation Exercises At Methodist Church Tonight
The 47 seniors of the high school complete their work with an evening ceremony at the Methodist church. Tickets issued by the graduating class members admit the bulk of attendees, while the balcony remains open to unticketed guests. Program includes Senior Proc H. B. orchestra, commencement address by M. V. O Shea, Roberts Foys Glee Club, Raymond Overture, Grieg To Spring, Girls Glee Club, diploma presentation by J. V. Patten, and music directed by Miss Florence Wollensak of Sycamore schools.
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Methodist Church
M. V. O ‘Shea
niional—Tracy 8
Roberts Foys’ Glee Club
Raymond
Thomas
C. H
Grieg S. C. H. S
J. v. ‘Patten
Florence Wollensak
Sycamore Public Schools
Canton to Meet Here On Friday Night At Hall
Canton Sycamore No. 25 members are called to an important meeting at the I O O F hall Friday night. Captain EB Fibercill urges attendance as several matters will be discussed and plans made to attend the district encampment meeting at Harvard on Saturday evening.
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Canton
Canton Sycamore No. 25
EB. Fibercill
Order
Harvard
Francis Resch Wins Free Harvard Scholarship
Francis Resch, noted for a strong record at the University of Illinois, has been awarded a yearlong free scholarship at Harvard. Friends commend his diligence and early success, while the community celebrates his achievement and the recognition from an eastern university.
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Francis Resch
University of Illinoii
Harvard
Resch
Eastern University
Docket Call Delayed By Hearing At Elks Club Luncheon
Lawyers from across the county attended a luncheon at the Elks club where speakers included Larham Castle of Sandwich and Judge W. L. Pond. The docket call was postponed due to an important hearing in Judge William J. Fulton’s court, expected to proceed late in the day.
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Elks Club
William J. Fulton
Larham Castle
Sandwich
W. L. Pond
Review Board Holds Meeting Is Organized
The Board of Review met at the courthouse on Tuesday to plan the year's heavy workload. Thomas N. Mahaffey of Sandwich was appointed by Judge W. L. Pond to succeed the late J. B. Castle, and William Ti. Dole replaces Alvin Warren as chairman. The board is expected to begin work later this month, though no official date has been announced.
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Board of Review
Sesson
Tues
Thomas N. Mahaffey
Sandwich
W. L. Pond
J. B. Castle
William Ti. Dole
Alvin Warren A
Odd Fellows Elects Officers for Six Months
At Tuesday night’s Odd Fellows meeting the semi annual election chose Harvey Bott as Noble Grand Everett Ball as Vice Grand and Kenneth McNevin as Recording Secretary for the coming six months Installations set for the first meeting night in July with appointive officers to be named then.
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Odd Fellows
Noble
Harvey Bott
Everett Ball
Kenneth McNevin
Bible School Moves to Central School Building
Announcement says the Daily Vacation Bible School will be held in the new Central School building after board approval. Teachers are secured and about 200 students are expected to attend the four week summer program.
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Daily Vacation Bible School
Central School
Buiding
Services for Mrs Kubin Held Yesterday Afternoon
Final rites for Mrs. Ethel Kubin of Somonauk Street were held yesterday at the Kebil chapel on Somonauk Street. Dr H B Robbe officiated. Interment was in Elmwood with many sorrowing friends and relatives in attendance.
Benny Last and Sol Embark on Mighty Muscle Mail Order
Benny Last, 17, of Brooklyn, lifts his way through two 2000-page mail order catalogues, as his younger brother Sol, age 5, shares in the surprising display of strength and ambition.
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Benny
Brooklyn
Sol
Murder Trial Delays Jury Selection in Kennedy Case
In Murphysboro Illinois a jury for Shirley Kennedy on a robbery with a gun charge is being chosen slowly. Only two of ten first prospective jurors were accepted. Kennedy is tied to a murder charge in the death of Cairo merchant H. S. Phillips during a Carbondale store holdup. Co-defendants James Watson and Lee Vaughn await separate trials. Judge A L Spiller ordered separate trials weeks ago. State's Attorney John Searing says the murder trial will begin after the robbery case ends.
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Murphysboro
U.P
Shirley Kennedy
Kennedy
H. 8
Phillips
Cairo
Carbondale
James Watson
Lee Vaughn
A. L. Spiller
Knnedy
John Searing
Ice Cream Freezer Ad Promises Sweet Variety
An advertisement extols buying an ice cream freezer for endless dessert ideas. It promises no regrets and encourages testing fruit punches custards and creams in various flavors to delight the family.
Financier Beckman Arrested Over Bank Shortages at Alhambra
Edwardsville Illinois June Beckman president of the Citizens State Bank of Alhambra was arrested on his own request and released on a $5 000 bond. Bank examiners report a $16 000 shortage in bank accounts and additional deficits of $18 000 and $1 800 as treasurer of local school districts and the Alhambra Telephone company. The bonding company underwriting his $10 000 bond is prepared to prosecute.
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Edwardsville
U.e
Jesse R. Browns
Beckman
Brown
Grand Jury
Alhambra Bank
Alhambra Telephone Company
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Offer for Stomach Distress
An ad promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a digestion aid from Kirchner's Drug Store and five local druggists. It promises money-back if no relief and urges consumers to demand Dare's, asserting no reputable druggist substitutes.
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Dave
Kirchner
Dare
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